January 17 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on January 17?

From 1991 to 1991, January 17 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on January 17

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Gulf War Begins — Operation Desert Storm

A U.S.-led coalition launched Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, featuring the first large-scale use of precision-guided munitions in warfare.